Machinist

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Interim Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman may be the place for you. As a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products, and solutions to customers worldwide, Northrop Grumman offers an extraordinary portfolio of capabilities and technologies.

Here at Northrop Grumman, we are comprised of professionals that bring different perspectives, are curious about the world, accepting of each other, and understand that the more ideas, backgrounds, and experiences we bring to our work the more innovative we can be. As we continue to build our talented workforce, we look for professionals that exemplify our core values, leadership characteristics, and approach to innovation.

Our Charlottesville, Virginia, Machine Shop has immediate openings for Machinist Level 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. We are a state-of-the-art Machine Shop with numerous CNC machines, lathes, and manual mills. Northrop Grumman offers apprenticeship programs and tuition reimbursement providing employees a path to skill and educational growth. Working at Northrop Grumman means making a direct contribution to mission projects that keep our homeland safe, expanding the boundaries of possibility, and reshaping the world we live in.

Operates various conventional and/or numerically controlled machining centers on semi-complex jobs. Works from blueprints, sketches, planning sheets, verbal instructions, and/or engineering, tooling, or equipment information. Contributes to lean initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs. Works with minimal guidance in a team environment.

• Sets up and runs multiple production machines. Performs machine operations (including reworking parts) such as cutting, shaping, deburring, forming, drilling, and reaming parts. Performs machine operations where the materials, tooling, and sequence of operations have been pre-planned and established. Makes necessary machine adjustments to ensure proper machine functioning or cutting action.

• Aligns and fastens work using standard fixtures and established methods.

• Installs and adjusts cutting tools consistent with type and size of material being machined.

• Program fixturing using Conversational controller or CAM software.

• Follows established manufacturing methods using standard production machines, materials, and tooling.

• Adjusts feeds, speeds, and depth of cut to machine quality parts, per documentation.

• Operates hand and power tools to deburr precision and complex machine parts in accordance with semi-complicated engineering blueprints and route sheets to close tolerances.

• Inspects parts for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments such as gauges, calipers, micrometers, and comparators. Uses various types of magnification equipment (including a microscope) to detect and avoid damage to surfaces and critical areas. Visually inspects parts for burrs or damaged machined surfaces.

• Routinely maintains equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability specific to division requirements.

• Actively implements lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement. Effectively applies lean concepts and tools in work area.

• Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area.

• Performs other related tasks as requested.

• High School Diploma and a minimum of 0 years of experience in Machining or Manufacturing.
• U.S. citizenship
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Interim Secret level clearance

• Experience with making machine set ups.
• Experience with reading and following blueprints, documentation, and verbal instructions.
• Experience with machine shop mathematics may include trigonometry.
• Experience with lean initiatives.
• Experience with program fixturing using Conversational controller or CAM…